Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist MSK/Orthopaedics

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a paediatric orthopaedic physiotherapist to support the NOC paediatric orthopaedic team. The role involves developing acute outpatient orthopaedic skills and contributing to DDH and Ponseti services, with cross-site working as required.

You will supervise junior staff, ensure GDPR-compliant record keeping, and promote evidence-based practice. Prioritised experience in Ponseti, DDH, and paediatric MSK is highly valued, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in paediatric orthopaedics and MSK.
• Ponseti and DDH experience preferred.
• Experience with clinical audit and service development within children's orthopaedics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support registrant and non-registrant Physiotherapy staff.
• Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and confidentiality.
• Champion evidence‑based practice and quality assurance in paediatric MSK & Orthopaedics; participate in research and audit as required.

Skills

Paediatric orthopaedics

MSK paediatric

Ponseti technique

Clinical audit

Research & audit

Education

Physiotherapist degree

Job description

The successful candidate will work within the NOC paediatric orthopaedic physiotherapy team, gaining acute outpatient orthopaedic skills., To support the delivery of the Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) and CTEV (Congenital Talipes Equinovarus) Ponseti service, alongside the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Paediatric Orthopaedics. To deliver clinical care within the Children's Orthopaedic / MSK team at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre as required. This might include CTEV, DDH, pre- and post- op casting and physiotherapy for a range of MSK & orthopaedic conditions, including normal variants and serial casting. To be committed to cross-site working, including Stoke Mandeville Hospital, if required. To undertake the supervision, and support of registrant and non-registrant Physiotherapy staff. To maintain an accurate record of all children under the care of the paediatric orthopaedic and MSK service, adhering to all legal and GDPR requirements for the safe storage of confidential information. To champion all aspects of evidence-based practice and quality assurance in the paediatric MSK & Orthopaedic service, and participate in research and audit as required.

• The post would suit somebody with a solid background in paediatric orthopaedics and MSK, with preferably some prior experience of Ponseti and DDH, who is looking to extend their skills in a tertiary setting. Experience of clinical audit and service development within children's orthopaedics would be advantageous. The degree of clinical autonomy will depend on experience; we welcome further enquiries from suitable candidates.
• Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
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